I have been blessed to have over 10 years of experience in teaching elementary education and religious education since graduating from North Central College in 2002. My husband, Jim and I live in Batavia with our three beautiful daughters, Ellie, Hannah and Madelyn. I enjoy reading, biking, and vacationing with my family. I am a practicing member of Annunciation BVM Church in Aurora, IL. I am very involved in many facets of our parish including secretary of the Pastoral Council, active member of the Parish Life Committee, Religious Education Teacher and Vacation Bible School Director. Being active in my faith is very meaningful to me. In 2013, I received the Bishop O’Neill Award in Catechetics from the Rockford Diocese. Helping children grow in faith, hope and love of Christ is incredibly important to me. I am delighted to be a second grade teacher at Holy Cross Catholic School, and feel very honored to guide the second grade students as they receive their first reconciliation and first communion.